Denise Ann Womack

In Memory of Denise Ann Womack

Denise Ann Womack, age 63, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and formally of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Denise was born in Red Wood City, California on March 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Weta (Muse) and Eddie Womack.

She worked in Payroll Service Division for the State of California.

Denise is also survived by:

Brother/Sister-In-Law: Brian & Sheryl Womack, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by Special Friend: Jannice Hanlon, of San Francisco, California.

Nephew: Chris Stone, and wife Brook of Piedmont, Oklahoma.

Great Niece: Avery Stone, of Piedmont, Oklahoma.

Several aunts & uncles and a host of many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sherrill Womack.

Graveside Service at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 with Rev. Willard Francis officiating.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Steve (Cody) Everhart

In Memory of Steve (Cody) Everhart

Steve (Cody) Everhart, age 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Steve was born in Quitaque, Texas on September 9, 1935, a son of the late Vera (Witherspoon) and Ruie B. Everhart.

Steve worked as a mechanic. He attended Southside Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Steve served in the U.S. Air Force.

Steve was the husband of Shirley (Clow) Everhart. On May 3, 1956, they were married in Dewey county.

Steve is survived by:

Wife: Shirley Everhart, of the home.

Son/Daughter-In-Law: Steve Cody & Tena Everhart, of Tuttle, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Dianna & Danny Smith, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Lindy Cargill, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: John & Penny Everhart, of Kelseyville, California; Ben & Jetta Everhart, of Kelseyville, California; (Oliver) James Everhart of Lakeport, California.

Special 2nd Cousins: The Witherspoon family.

He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren; 31 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, several other family members.

Graveside Service at Damon Valley Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015 with Rev. Jim White officiating.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Marcie Stodola

In Memory Of Marcie Stodola

Marcie Stodola, age 65, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at her residence in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Marcie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 1, 1949, a daughter of the late Elaine (Levine) and Max Arnold.

She worked as a secretary at Wilburton Public School, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.,

She attended Centerpoint Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Marcie was the widow of Don Stodola. Don passed away in 2000.

Marcie is survived by:

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Forrest & Lauren Stodola, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jim & Kim Stodola, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Daughter: Nicole Stodola, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sister: Johanna Dible, of Finley, Ohio.

Special Friend: April Massey Cantrell, of Tuskahoma, Oklahoma.

Nieces: Savanna Fox, Nicolette Fox, both of Finley, Ohio.

She is also survived by Grandchildren: Katelynn Stodola, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Leah Stodola & Elena Hacker, both of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Marcie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, brother David Arnold.

Services at Wilburton High School Auditorium, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 with Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. Interment to follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Forrest Stodola, Jim Stodola, J. J. Womack, Dustin Brinkley, Justin Price, Mike Elder.

Honorary Pallbearer: Katelynn Stodola.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.

Edith Mae Phelps

Wilburton, OK
 Edith Mae Phelps

 Edith Mae Phelps, 84, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Ft. Smith,  County, Ar. 

Edith was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on January 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Dorotha Mae (Stephens) and Elza  Gill.

She worked in child care at head start.

She attended Church of God of Prophecy Quinton, OK . 

She was the wife of Thurman Leroy Phelps, Sr.. On December 22, 1945, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Edith is  survived by 
three daughters, Mary, wife of  Dale Breeding, of Heavener, Oklahoma; 
Thelma McCullough, of Union City, Oklahoma; 
Carolyn Coil, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
three sons Thurman Leroy, husband of  Jo Phelps, Jr., of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Walter, husband of  Betty Phelps, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Ronald, husband of Tedra Phelps, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Edith is also survived by 
a brother, Donald Gill, of Seminole, Oklahoma. 
 

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Gill; sister, Lilly Fargo; son, Raymond Edward Phelps; grandson, Billy Gene Phelps.

She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th,  with Rev. C. W. Stoneburner and Mr. Glen Kendrick officiating. 

Interment at Damon Valley Cemetery, OK. 

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Lawrence Monroe Lay

Wilburton, OK
 Lawrence Monroe Lay

 Lawrence Monroe Lay, 71, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, June 5th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Lawrence was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on September 14, 1943, a son of the late Thelma (Wilson) and Calvin Cecil Lay.

He worked as a carpenter.

He attended Gowen Baptist Church Gowen, OK . 

He was the widower of Velma  (Freeman) Lay. On January 24, 1964, they were married at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Velma passed away August 12, 2004. 

Lawrence is  survived by 
a daughter, Tammy, wife of  Clark Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; 
a son,Gary, husband of  Carli Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Lawrence is also survived by 
two sisters, Wanda, wife of  Jim Ryan, of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Betty, wife of  Matt Trench, of Norman, Oklahoma. 
four brothers, Bobby, husband of  Shali Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Donnie, husband of  Pat Lay, of McLoud, Oklahoma; Ronnie Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Don, husband of  Sue Lay, of Moore, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, son Walter Lay, 2 sisters, wife Velma Lay.

He is also survived by Grandchildren:  Brittany Goff, of Stigler, Oklahoma; Charlie Martin, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Triston Boling, of Gowen, Oklahoma; Jeremy Lay, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  4 Great Grandchildren.

Services at Centerpoint Baptist Chruch , Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th,  with Rev. Willard Francis and Rev. Bud Vinson officiating. 

Interment at Gowen Cemetery, OK. 

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Jerry Pitts

Wilburton, OK
 Jerry  Pitts

 Jerry Pitts, 70, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at his residence. . 

Jerry was born in Blounts Town, Florida on March 15, 1945, a son of the late Bernice (Sapp) and Walter  Pitts.

He worked as a truck driver.

He served in the U.S. Marines. 

He was the husband of Valerie  (Hinson) Pitts. On May 14, 2008, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Jerry is  survived by 
a daughter, Penny Sergent, of Covington, Kentucky; 
a son,Jimmy Allen Pitts, of Florence, Kentucky; 
 

Jerry is also survived by 
four sisters, Florice Keaver, of Blounts Town, Florida; Ann French, of Blounts Town, Florida; Mary Atkins, of Blounts Town, Florida; Lizzie, wife of  George Flowers, of Bristol, Kentucky. 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jake Pitts, grandparents.

He is also survived by Two grandsons: Alex Sergent and Isaiah Brooks, both of Covington, Kentucky.

Memorial Service at at Veterans Colony Hall, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

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Benjamin John Thomas, Jr.

Wilburton, OK
 Benjamin John Thomas, Jr.

 Benjamin John Thomas, Jr., 83, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Friday, May 22nd, at Jack C. Montgomery VA Center, Muskogee,  County. 

Benjamin was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on August 29, 1931, a son of the late Lucille (Brandt) and Benjamin John Thomas, Sr.

He was self enployed store clerk.

He served in the U.S. Army. 

He was the husband of Shirley  (Walden) Thomas. On June 12, 1959, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma. 

Benjamin is  survived by 
two daughters, Sharon, wife of  Trent Sharp, of Fayettville, Arkansas; 
Susan Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
 

Benjamin is also survived by 

Preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Givens.

He is also survived by Niece: Dr. Billye Kay Givens, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Grandchildren: Nathan Sharp of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Suzanne Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Great Grandchild: Kingston Vaughan, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th,  with Dr. Trent Sharp and Dr. Billye Kay Givens officiating. 

Private Burial Wilburton City Cemetery, OK. 

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Hazel M. Johnsen

Wilburton, OK
 Hazel M. Johnsen

 Hazel M. Johnsen, 88, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Saturday, May 16th, at McAlester Regional Hospital, Mcalester, Pittsburg County. 

Hazel was born in , Montana on August 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Theresa (Card) and George  Benson.

She worked as a store clerk.

She was the widow of Elmer  Johnsen. On September 19, 1948, they were married at Ronan, Montana. 

Hazel is  survived by 
a daughter, Karen, wife of  Ted Dalke, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
two sons Forrest, husband of  Eva Johnsen, of Ronan, Montana; Michael, husband of  Kathy Johnsen, of Buckley, Washington; 
 

Hazel is also survived by 
a sister, Rose Gunkle, of Wenatchee, Washington. 
a brother, Marit Benson, of Colorado; 
 

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 sisters, 3 brothers.

She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren

Private family service at a later date.. 

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Cynthia Denise Cox

Wilburton, OK
 Cynthia Denise Cox

 Cynthia Denise Cox, 56, of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County. 

Cynthia was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 28, 1959, a daughter of the late Betty (Wooldridge) and William  Johnston.

She was employed as an recycling manager at City of Wilburton

Cynthia is  survived by 
two daughters, Jessica, wife of  Jesse Flores, of San Carlos, California; 
Dakotah Malone, of Poteau, Oklahoma; 
two sons Robbie Anderson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Josh, husband of  Natia Anderson, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Cynthia is also survived by 
a sister, DeJa, wife of  Wayne Vogt, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
a brother, Bobb Johnston, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 
 

Preceded in death by her father, Bill Johnston; and grandparents.

She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren

Memorial Service at at Calvary Baptist Church, Wilburton, OK, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th,  with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. 

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Martin Lee Gammons

Wilburton, OK
 Martin Lee Gammons

 Martin Lee Gammons, 53, of Crowder, OK, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at his residence. . 

Martin was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on May 10, 1962, a son of the late Betty (Gains) and Jimmie  Gammons.

 DISABLED

Martin is  survived by 

Martin is also survived by 
a sister, Jan, wife of  Joe Conley, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 
 

Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie D. (Okie) & Betty Gammons; brother, Jimmy Dean Gammons; and both sets of grandparents.

He is also survived by Sister-In-Law:  Lynn Gammons, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.  Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graveside Service at Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Oklahoma, at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 18th,  with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. 

Graveside Services Oakwood Cemetery, OK. 

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